|
|
|
Apr 27, 2024
|
|
ENG 730 - Introduction to Graduate Study in Rhetoric and Composition (3 units)
Development of the student’s understanding of their own writing processes in rhetoric and composition.
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. discuss and apply foundational composition theory and insights from writing research.
2. explain and apply basic principles of grammar, style, and text structure.
3. identify typical academic genres—as well as typical genres for the student’s chosen professional field, if applicable—and select those most suitable for a defined purpose and audience.
4. Identify social, political, and historical influences on the formation of genres and publishing practices.
5. choose strategies that result in productive writing habits.
6. create a timeline for writing and publishing to meet professional goals during graduate study.
7. produce a polished portfolio containing examples of academic writing and/or other professional writing, as appropriate to the student’s program of graduate study.
Click here for course scheduling information. | Check course textbook information
Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)
|
|
|